Karo Itimi-Elo

Chemical engineering professional with coordination, process optimization, and technical assessment expertise. Experienced in regulatory compliance and technical due diligence. Adept in assessing risks of technologies, with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning. Experienced tutor with 4.5 years of experience designing curricula and coaching middle school students in science and math.

I possess a diverse background and keen interest in various fields, including renewable and nuclear energy, energy management, climate change mitigation, environmental stewardship, programming for data analysis, electric vehicles, circular economy principles, wastewater management, air pollution monitoring, acoustics, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and health and safety protocols. My multifaceted expertise and experience reflect a commitment to addressing pressing global challenges and contributing to sustainable solutions in these critical domains.

I bring a wealth of expertise in environmental science and sustainability with a proven track record in utilizing AERMOD software for air quality modelling and reporting contaminants for the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) program. My proficiency in Python and R enables me to analyze and represent data, and my commitment to circular economy principles is evidenced through the implementation of OpenLCA for the lifecycle analysis of critical materials in spent batteries. Additionally, I have authored an emergency response plan for a large facility and conducted staff training on safety protocols. My research endeavours include experimental studies on converting plastic waste to fuel, contributing to solutions for mitigating plastic pollution and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

I am passionate about learning and contributing to the following fields:

Environmental & Sustainability Engineering | Project Management & Coordination | Technical Consulting & Regulatory Support | Business Development and Engineering

Natural Resources Canada, Junior Technical Advisor. Ottawa, ON Sept. 2024 – June 2025

• Conducted technical risk assessments and due diligence for 15+ capital projects in bioenergy and mass timber, reducing analysis time by 25% through process optimization.
• Identified technical and operational risks, proposed mitigation strategies, and synthesized findings into stakeholder-facing reports. 
• Participated in multi-stakeholder meetings and technical briefings to align project delivery with government and community needs. 

Blue Water Sourcing, Business Development Analyst. Ottawa, ON Jul. 2024 – Sept. 2024

• Sourced candidate for bid for 5-10 proposals using talent pools, saving at least $80+.
• Developed keywords for candidate search, identifying top talent 2x faster, improving alignment with client needs.
• Displayed strong command of English by delivering instructions to potential candidates in interviews, ensuring client satisfaction and service consistency. 

BCX Environmental Consulting, Junior Consultant, Air Quality. Newmarket, ON Jan. 2023 – Nov. 2023

• Authored technical reports in support of Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA). 
• Modeled and quantified emissions using U.S. EPA AP-42, contributing to environmental impact assessments.
• Maintained a database of 50+ datasets to support clients in regulatory compliance and reporting.

Blue Water Sourcing, Project Coordinator. Ottawa, ON May 2022 – Jan. 2023

• Coordinated a $2B infrastructure feasibility project, including site evaluations and stakeholder analysis, supporting pre-construction and engineering planning.
• ​​Delivered cost-benefit analyses, detailed timeline updates, and document briefings aligned with municipal and client requirements. 
• Led cross-functional meetings and provided project progress updates using Lucidchart and PowerPoint. 

Safety Analyst

• Designed 7 evacuation floor plans in AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with the National Fire Code of Canada.
• Delivered emergency response training to 12 staff to enhance workplace safety protocols.
• Contributed to fire and life safety preparedness, integrating recommendations into broader facility planning.

Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering  Sept. 2017 – May 2022

University of Ottawa. Ottawa, ON 

• Designed process control strategies for producing 1,3-butadiene using jacketed heat exchangers, integrating QA protocols and compliance standards.